OBITUARIES

Linda Miller

Linda Miller

Oct 16, 2022

Miller, Linda (Booher), Mount Union, passed away October 16, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born January 20, 1936, Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late Edler and Vera (Heck) Booher. Survived by her loving husband, Frank B. Miller, Mount Union; and sister, Lilian Shore, Martinsburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by brothers, Reed, Wendel, Robert,...

Joseph Tilmon

Joseph Tilmon

Oct 15, 2022

Tilmon, Joseph “Lefty”, 64, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord Saturday October 15, 2022, unexpectedly on a fishing trip in Buffalo, NY. Born June 4, 1958, Huntingdon, son of Mildred (Enty) Loney and stepfather, Horton Loney. Survived by his loving wife, Christine (Dinardi) Tilmon; son, Christopher Tilmon; stepson, Douglas Woods; siblings, Kathy Tilmon, James Tilmon, Sylvia Fletcher and...

Edward A. Hamman Sr.

Edward A. Hamman Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Hamman, Sr., Edward A., Hares Valley, passed away October 15, 2022. Born June 19, 1973, son of George Hamman and the late Judy (Folmar). Survived by his children, Edward A. Hamman Jr. and wife, Julia; Isaiah E. Hamman; and Gabrielle M. Glasgow and husband, Shon; 1 granddaughter, Aurora Hamman; and brothers, Adam and Carl Hamman. Edward graduated from Mount Union...

Deklan Ryder Snook

Deklan Ryder Snook

Oct 14, 2022

Snook, Deklan Ryder, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 14, 2022, at 10:49 a.m., surrounded by his family at Geisinger Lewistown. Survived by loving parents, Dalton Christopher Snook and Veronika Kathleen Barrett; paternal grandparents, Terri Heidel and husband, Ronnie; Christopher Snook and wife, Amy; maternal grandparents, Connie Homan and husband, Michael; aunts, Haley Snook, Carlie Kovacik, and...

David Reeder Saulen

David Reeder Saulen

Oct 10, 2022

David Reeder Saulen, 79, Mount Union, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday October 10, 2022, surrounded by his wife and three children following a brief illness. Born April 29, 1943, son of the late John and Pauline (Reeder) Saulen. Preceded in death by his brother, Marty Saulen and cousin, Harvey Bruce Reeder. Survived by his loving...

Charles Ray Smith

Charles Ray Smith

Oct 10, 2022

Smith, Charles Ray, 53, Mount Union, passed away October 10, 2022, at home. Born July 27, 1969, son of Linda L. (Horn) and the late Eugene M. Smith. Survived by daughters, Courtney Smith, Tori Manning and Christina Smith; 4 grandchildren, Gabriel Manning, Samuel Smith, Eva LaPenna and Elliott Manning; and siblings, Eugene Smith, Mike Smith, David Smith and Shyla Smith....

Timothy W. Holden-Krause

Timothy W. Holden-Krause

Oct 9, 2022

Holden-Krause, Timothy W. “T.K.”, 34, Mapleton, passed away October 9, 2022.  Survived by his wife, Lynette Holden-Krause as well as his children Izabella Wolfe and Colsyn Holden-Krause. Parents, Karen Ticconi, Patty Krause, Timothy Holden, and Rick Engle, Siblings, Natalie Krause, Christopher Christensen, Justin Holden, Thomas Holden, Samantha Holden, Louis Ticconi III, Annette Ticconi, and Heather Barger; and by many nieces...

Mary T. "Tammy" Wilkinson

Mary T. "Tammy" Wilkinson

Oct 6, 2022

Wilkinson, Mary T. “Tammy”, 63, Cresson, died October 6, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born April 13, 1959, Altoona, daughter of the late Willard A. and Colleen A. (Cassidy) Wilkinson. Survived by her brother, Bill (Kimberly) Wilkinson; sisters, Lisa Martyak, Robin Burns and Chastity (Brian) McCleary; nieces and nephews, Brandon Martyak; Billy and Maria Burns; Miranda, Will and Melanie Wilkinson;...

Gerard William Lyons

Gerard William Lyons

Oct 6, 2022

Lyons, Gerard William, 71, Mapleton Depot, passed away October 6, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 5, 1950, Philadelphia County, son of the late William J. and Geraldine M. (Kohler) Lyons. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Croul) Lyons; sons, Christopher W. Lyons and Thomas J. Lyons and wife, Christa; sister, Susan B. Lyons and niece,...

John W. Houck Jr.

John W. Houck Jr.

Oct 4, 2022

Houck Jr., John W., 79, Alexandria, passed away October 4, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1943, Williamsburg, son of the late John and Ruth (Lightner) Houck, Sr. Survived by his children, Melinda L. Weko and husband Metz of Alexandria and Brian Houck and wife Tonia of Warriors Mark; 6 grandchildren, Katie Weishaar husband Jim of Taneytown,...

Taray Denise Wilkerson

Taray Denise Wilkerson

Oct 3, 2022

Wilkerson, Taray Denise, 35, Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord October 3, 2022, at Wellspan Health Chambersburg. Born July 30, 1987, daughter of Christopher and Mary Jo (Pagano) Wilkerson. Survived by sister, Nikki Wilkerson; nephews, Christopher and Tyvin; niece, Serenity; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Taray graduated from Chambersburg High School. She enjoyed playing soccer, softball and...

Charles Russell Himes

Charles Russell Himes

Sep 27, 2022

Himes, Charles Russell “Squeek”, 74, Huntingdon, passed away September 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born February 11, 1948, Mount Union, son of the late Harry and Phyllis (Conway) Himes. Survived by children, Amity Geddes and husband, Derek, Swansboro NC; and Jared Himes, Huntingdon; two grandchildren, Brady and Carter Geddes; and brother, Robert Himes; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...

William F. Bennett Jr.

William F. Bennett Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

Bennett Jr., William F., 73, McVeytown, passed away September 23, 2022. Born June 5, 1949 to the late William F. and Catherine L. (Householder) Bennett, Sr.  Preceded in death by wife, Judy (Utley) Bennett; and brother, Daniel Bennett.  Survived by his three daughters, Sharon Schmeling, Shelly Sheetz, and Heather Maldonado; step-children, Donald Morrow, Jane Varner, Randy Morrow; along with 16 grandchildren...

Carolyn Sue Ashman

Carolyn Sue Ashman

Sep 23, 2022

Ashman, Carolyn Sue (Burnett), 63, Mount Union, passed away September 23, 2022, at home. Born December 15, 1957, Cameron Missouri, daughter of the late Hazel Burnett. Survived by her loving husband, Paul E. Ashman Sr.; children, Brad Ryan, Hope Davis and husband, Adrian; Tysin Hovey and wife, Amy; Carrie Fitzgerald; Jamie Harris; Maranda Ashman, Heidi Martz and husband, Joe; stepchildren,...

Jean M. Miller

Jean M. Miller

Sep 21, 2022

Miller, Jean M. (Devor), 91, formerly of Mount Union, passed away September 21, 2022, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born January 2, 1931, Allenport, daughter of the late Jesse J. and Effie M. (Wagner) Devor. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Miller, whom she married on April 26, 1952. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jean...

Dorothy Jean Sloan

Dorothy Jean Sloan

Sep 20, 2022

Sloan, Dorothy Jean, 90, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly September 20, 2022 at her home. Born April 30, 1932, Lilly, daughter of John T. and Dorothy P. (Diehl) Sloan. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Merle E. Sloan. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Dorothy is survived by her numerous cousins and her beloved cat, Beauty....

Helen D. Rinker

Helen D. Rinker

Sep 15, 2022

Rinker, Helen D., 92, Kistler, went to be with the Lord September 15, 2022. Born November 19, 1929, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mary (Sepela) Kurey. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Rinker; son Michael F. Rinker; brothers, Steven, Joseph, Michael, John, and Andrew Kurey. Survived by her daughter Debra A. Rinker as well as many...

Andrew Grissinger

Andrew Grissinger

Sep 13, 2022

Grissinger, Andrew, 87, Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born November 8, 1934, Maddensville, son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Knepp) Grissinger. Survived by loving wife, Nora Jean (Brown) Grissinger; children, Steven L. Grissinger, Donna Grissinger Locke, and Ruth E. Grissinger; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 2 great...

Jerry Grant Bumgardner

Jerry Grant Bumgardner

Sep 8, 2022

Bumgardner, Jerry Grant, 71, Lewistown, passed away Thursday September 8, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born October 11, 1950, son of the late Melvin Rance Bumgardner Sr. and Mary Lou (Tate) Bornman. Survived by his loving wife, Linda K. (Harpster) Bumgardner; daughter, Christy Billett and husband, Greg; stepchildren, Thomas Wilson and wife, Crystal; Marla Gahagen; Eric Wilson and wife, Taryn; 25...

Frances B. Hocker

Frances B. Hocker

Sep 6, 2022

Hocker, Frances B., 79, resided with her granddaughter Chasity Dillman in McConnellsburg, passed away September 6, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born July 1, 1943, Richmond VA., daughter of the late William P. and Marguerite (Harris) Brown. Preceded in death by loving husband, John W. Hocker; and siblings, William S. Brown, Martha King and Mary Suder. Survived by...

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